P.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-1-22

The Sidney Elks Lodge will hold a Veterans’ information & Services day Tomorrow at their facility at 104 River street. The event will run from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Organizer Toni Gardner explains:

(Toni Gardner 11-1-22)

More information or reservations are available by calling 563-2175.

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Norwich Police have arrested 38 year old Matthew Lamb of Norwich, on charges of 4th degree arson, criminal mischief, & reckless endangerment, for allegedly using a blow torch to kill insects at his apartment at 12 State Street in Norwich Monday Night. Firefighters from the Norwich Fire Department, & the North Norwich Fire Department responded, no injuries were reported.

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State Police announced that 2 people were arrested during an Underage Drinking Initiative in Otsego County on October 28th. Alcohol was sold to a minor at Mirabito’s in Richfield Springs and Apple Mart in Cooperstown. An appearance ticket was issued to each clerk who sold alcohol to the minor. 10 other businesses in Otsego County were in compliance, including Mirabito stores in Cooperstown & Cherry Valley,

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24 year old Kyle Corbin of Endicott, pleaded guilty to felony Attempted Promoting Prison Contraband in Broome County Court. Corbin admitted to bringing in methamphetamines into the Broome County Jail earlier this year when he was jailed on an unrelated charge. Corbin is expected to be sentenced to 1½ to 3 years in State prison when sentenced in January.

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20 year old Jaeden Cunningham of Florida was arrested by Johnson City police on a variety of charges. Cunningham is accused of shooting a Ride Share Driver Saturday. Cunningham was charged with 2nd degree Attempted murder, Attempted assault, Criminal possession of a weapon & Criminal use of a firearm in the first degree, the 49 year old driver was taken to an area hospital for the treatment of non- life threatening injuries.

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The next meeting of the Sidney Chamber of Commerce will be held tomorrow morning at 8:00 AM at the Trackside Diner. Chamber members & directors are urged to attend.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 11-1-22

Firefighters from Greene, Smithville, Coventry & Brisben responded to a fire at 109 Bunt Road in the town of Greene Monday afternoon. The fire was put out in about 30 minutes, no injuries were reported.

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Cooperstown Firefighters responded to a blaze on Hooligan Hill Road Monday Afternoon. Investigators believe that a lawn mower caught fire in a garage after use & spread through the whole structure. The home was completely destroyed, the unidentified resident escaped without injuries.

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Oneonta City Officials remind residents that A sidewalk closure is in place from on Chestnut Street from Main Street to Church Street. A private contractor will be working at 47 Chestnut Street Wednesday through Friday, from 7 am. until 5 pm. During this time, the sidewalk on that side of the street will be closed, more information is available by contacting the Department of Public Works at 432-2100 or dpsinfo@oneonta.ny.us.